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Sports
Uttarakhand CM lays foundation stone for UJVNL-funded badminton hall
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand inaugurated the foundation stone ceremony for a new badminton hall funded by UJVNL, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure in the state.
New Delhi — The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand presided over the foundation‑stone laying ceremony for a badminton hall that will be built with funding from Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL). The event, reported by Pioneer Edge, highlighted the state government's commitment to expanding sports infrastructure for youth and athletes.
The CM emphasized that the upcoming facility will provide a modern venue for training and competitions, helping to nurture talent in badminton, a sport gaining popularity across the country. UJVNL's financial support reflects a broader strategy of leveraging state enterprises to fund community development projects.
Officials indicated that the hall will be constructed in accordance with national sports standards, though specific timelines for completion were not disclosed. The initiative forms part of Uttarakhand's larger plan to promote sports participation and improve amenities in smaller towns and districts.
Stakeholders, including local sports associations, expressed optimism that the new venue will attract regional tournaments and offer regular coaching programs. The foundation ceremony marks the first step toward realizing this ambition.
The project underscores a collaborative approach between the state government and its utilities, aiming to deliver lasting benefits for the state's sporting community.
The CM emphasized that the upcoming facility will provide a modern venue for training and competitions, helping to nurture talent in badminton, a sport gaining popularity across the country. UJVNL's financial support reflects a broader strategy of leveraging state enterprises to fund community development projects.
Officials indicated that the hall will be constructed in accordance with national sports standards, though specific timelines for completion were not disclosed. The initiative forms part of Uttarakhand's larger plan to promote sports participation and improve amenities in smaller towns and districts.
Stakeholders, including local sports associations, expressed optimism that the new venue will attract regional tournaments and offer regular coaching programs. The foundation ceremony marks the first step toward realizing this ambition.
The project underscores a collaborative approach between the state government and its utilities, aiming to deliver lasting benefits for the state's sporting community.